After washing my face, I rolled LING's jade roller over my skin. I followed the instructions from Patrick Chan, CEO of LING Spa. He said to roll in an upward motion all over my face for just a few minutes. I noticed results immediately. My face grew flush, as if I had just returned from a run. The jade in the roller was cold, but warmed as I continued to roll. If anything, the treatment was soothing.

Chan says that jade assists with lymphatic drainage, a massage technique that rids the body of fluid retention. After rolling around my eyes, my under-eye bags appeared dramatically de-puffed. I don't think I observed a difference in my qi (pronounced chi) energy balance, which is a spiritual principle I can't even begin to explain.

Jade rollers can be used as often as daily, or weekly — but Chan suggests using it after applying a serum or moisturizer to increase penetration. I plan to use my roller every week or so now, whenever I feel the need for an at-home mini-facial.